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Subtract 21/48 from 56/98

56/98 - 21/48 is 15/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   56/98 = 56 × 24/98 × 24 = 1344/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   21/48 = 21 × 49/48 × 49 = 1029/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/2352 - 1029/2352 = 1344 - 1029/2352 = 315/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112

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